About this role
CLASS SUMMARY: This position is responsible for performing engineering tasks for assigned complex civil engineering projects. Responsibilities may include preparing engineering plans; specifications and bid packages; conducting construction inspections and reviewing inspection reports; certifying quantities for the contractors payment. Responsibilities may include supervising staff.
TYPICAL CLASS ESSENTIAL DUTIES: (These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.)
- Prepares with medium level of supervision, plans, specifications, and bid packages for water main, sewer line, paving and parking lot projects in accordance with current regulations and codes.
- Reviews initial project design drawings with related utility companies to ensure electric, gas, and other utility lines are placed correctly.
- Inspects construction projects of medium complexity to ensure compliance with specifications, contracts, and plans; reviews and occasionally prepares inspection reports and makes necessary revisions.
- Performs commercial and residential plan reviews of medium complexity.
- Assigns and supervises work to subordinate staff.
- Performs cost estimates, hydraulic studies, basis of design for sewers, project management and other related tasks.
- Responds to related inquiries and complaints from the public.
- Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance, including attendance at required meetings.
This job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.
Qualifications
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering and 3 years of related experience. Experience in design of sewer line, water main and street paving preferred. Experience in AutoCad drafting required.
LICENSING REQUIREMENTS:
Valid State of Michigan Drivers License
KNOWLEDGE:
Civil engineering principles;
Construction principles and practices;
Computers and related software;
Applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations
Methods of preparing reports;
Mathematical concepts;
Customer service principles;
Research methods;
Project management principles;
AutoCAD.
SKILLS:
Preparing engineering plans and specifications;
Using computers and related systems;
Ability to work long hours;
Conducting inspections;
Performing engineering design tasks;
Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, and others sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.